Who was Nathaniel Benjamin?

Nathaniel Benjamin (1784–1817) was born in Gaspereau, Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Quaco, New Brunswick, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Nathaniel Benjamin 1784–1817

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 12 Aug 1784 · Gaspereau, Nova Scotia, Canada

Died 10 Sep 1817 · Quaco, New Brunswick, Canada

Father Stephen Benjamin

Mother Molly Pyke

Siblings Abraham Benjamin, Lavinia Benjamin, Lucy Benjamin, Mary Benjamin, Miriam Benjamin, Sarah Benjamin, Stephen W Benjamin, William Benjamin

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Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Benjamin

Molly Pyke

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Children

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Biography

In 1784, Nathaniel Benjamin entered the world in Gaspereau, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to stephen benjamin and molly pyke. Nathaniel Benjamin passed away in 1817 in Quaco, New Brunswick, Canada.

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1784

Birth of Nathaniel Benjamin in Gaspereau, Nova Scotia, Canada

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1817

Death of Nathaniel Benjamin in Quaco, New Brunswick, Canada

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Benjamin

This ancestor line traces from Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden (1001) to Gaspereau, Nova Scotia, Canada (1784) across 28 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Nathaniel Benjamin (1784–1817) was born in Gaspereau, Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Quaco, New Brunswick, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 28 generations of this lineage geographically.
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